Most manufactured home tracked stocks rose, while the major markets mostly slid today. Properly understood and promoted, HUD Code manufactured housing out to do well in good times or bad, because there is always a need for affordable homes. That said, our feature this evening is another follow up for the pending Trump Administration nominees to the Federal Reserve Board. Herman Cain – however qualified – is hitting serious headwinds, and it includes some of the very factors we raised last week. Stephen Moore, might have the easier path. Two items woven together this evening, one from Fox, and one from Bloomberg – both sides of the left-right aisle, which includes an insightful video interview with Moore are our features this evening.

If you’re new, already hooked on our new spotlight feature – or are ready to get the MH professional fever – our headline report is found further below, after the newsmaker bullets and major indexes closing tickers.

Part of this unique evening feature provides headlines – from both sides of the left-right media divide – which saves busy readers time, while underscoring topics that may be moving investors, which in turn move the markets.

Readers say this is also a useful quick-review tool that saves researchers time in getting a handle of the manufactured housing industry, through the lens of publicly-traded stocks connected with the manufactured home industry.

Forall the scores and highlightson tracked manufactured home connected stocks today, see the Bloomberggraphic, posted below.

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There is no question that media is often tainted by spin from one side or the other of the political aisle, that’s why we often use that left-right media divide graphic noted further above. That said, we are not among those who think that every report from every source is tainted. Having communicated with journalists for years, it is fair to say that some truly want to get it right, while others want to frame a story to fit an obvious or hidden agenda.

In our case, at MHProNews, w have and continue to state our agenda. We’re pro-manufactured homes as a proven affordable housing solution. That means we are pro-industry growth, as well as pro-consumer, the final point made by MHI’s former President in a column linked here

While we are long-time professionals in our industry, our understanding has grown and evolved over time as to what the industry’s core problems are for underperformance. Articles like those linked here, here, or here explain some of that evolution.

The economy was propped up in part during the Obama Administration due to Fed policies like QEs. Those are being unwound during the stronger economy now.

With that tee up, there is little doubt, as Moore himself said, that the Fed was a factor in the headwinds near the end of last year. MHProNews would say, there is more too it than that – pardon the pun – but the Fed was an avoidable, artificial headwind.

Two largely useful inputs on the Stephen Moore and the Federal Reserve issue. The video is from Bloomberg, the commentary is an Op-Ed on Fox Business. Each source is a useful bookend on this topic.

The Trump administration promised to “Drain the Swamp” and to hold Washington accountable to the American people. Without a doubt, a Fed board with Stephen Moore will bring us one step closer to achieving that goal. Moore would certainly shake things up as a fierce advocate of the taxpayer, and a vocal critic of the Federal Reserve. This, of course, makes him an enemy of the Swamp.

What is the Federal Reserve doing behind closed doors? This question has been asked countless times by economists wary of the government institution behind the wheel of the American economy.

When the Federal Reserve plays with money supply and interest rates, it changes the strength of the U.S. dollar and wreaks havoc on savings and investment. The Federal Reserve chairman is one of the most powerful officials in Washington, if not the global economy, and few citizens know his name.

It is correct to be skeptical of any government-run entity holding tremendous power with almost no transparency or oversight. The Federal Reserve is an independent central bank, but that doesn’t give it license to be a closed-door, secretive bank.

Moore is exactly the type of economist and thought leader the Fed board desperately needs. He spent years at nonprofit advocacy groups and think tanks, fighting to bring more transparency and accountability to Washington.

He is a former senior economist on the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, a former member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board, and currently a senior economist at FreedomWorks. He assisted two presidential administrations with economic research and advice. He is one of the most established intellectuals in the field of economics today.

The Washington establishment has done its worst to sabotage Moore in the media. Once again, a cabal of left-leaning consultants, lobbyists, lawyers and politicians are colluding together to protect the status quo at the expense of the rest of us. They are attacking Moore’s professional history, and his personal life.

They know Moore is not afraid to shake up “business as usual” in Washington, and they are trying to smear and ridicule him into silence. It’s not going to work this time.

With 35 years of experience as an economist, Moore is used to scrutiny. His platform as a syndicated columnist and network news commentator has allowed him to deliver a free-market message to millions of Americans nationwide. His public persona forced him to defend his economic analysis daily, often during hostile interviews and live debates.

Moore’s background as a visible communicator makes his record completely transparent and allows the Senate to know exactly where he stands. They know he will be a voice on the Fed board that sticks up for the American consumer and businesses. They know he believes in the pro-growth policies that are currently propelling the U.S. economy upward.

Moore would also bring a much-needed contrarian viewpoint to the Federal Reserve Board as they govern monetary policy. The Federal Reserve currently has a groupthink problem, and Moore is the solution. Unlike the current Fed board, Moore doesn’t believe economic growth causes inflation. He believes in promoting private sector growth, rising wages, job creation and a strong dollar.

The Senate must ignore the distractions and sideshows perpetuated by this Democrat-led smear campaign and proceed with Moore’s confirmation. A Federal Reserve Board of Governors with Stephen Moore would solidify a bold new path forward for Washington, one that puts the American people and U.S. economy first.